Administration and Logistics Officer (ADM) at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) in collaboration with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is implementing a Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in the Niger Delta States (LIFE-ND).

To facilitate implementation of the project, the partners want qualified and competent personnel to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administration and Logistics Officer (ADM)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Contract (1 year)
Unit/Office: Project Coordination

Main Responsibilities

• The Administration and Logistics Officer will be responsible for setting up and streamlining administrative procedures as provided in the Project Administrative Manual. He reports to the Project Coordinator.

Specific Duties

• Facilitate the development of the Project Administrative Manual.
• Set up the administrative system as provided in the Project Administrative Manual.
• Advise the RPC in all areas of administration as well as participate in administrative planning in consultation with management staff to support project activities.
• Liaise with other project staff, IEAD projects and ICO Nigeria for compliance with respect to communities of practice.
• Set up employee database and prepare other reports stipulated in the Manual.
• Initiate recruitment procedures of both local staff and consultants, and raise contracts.
• Manage performance evaluation, reward, training and leave of staff.
• Manage travel arrangements, all logistics arrangements for project activities, vehicles maintenance and fuel log, retirement of claims.
• Manage grounds/offices and timely maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with security guidelines.
• Undertake other related duties as may be required.

Reporting and Location

• The position will be in the RPCO located in Port Harcourt. The ADM will report directly to the PC.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree (Bachelor's) in Business, Public Administration or Human Resources Management.
• A minimum of 5 years’ working experience in Administration or 3 years’ experience and a Master's degree in the above fields.
• Must have experience in human resource management and coordination of trainings.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and achieve results. i.e. Integrity and confidentiality.
• Planning, problem solving and decision-making skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and knowledge of at least one indigenous language.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications with detailed CV of not more than 5 pages to the following email addresses: infor@vcdpnigeria.org , vcdpnpmu@gmail.com , lifend2019@gmail.com

Note: This contracted appointment is for a period of one (1) year in the first instance, renewable subject to satisfactory performance acceptable to FGN/IFAD.